Oklahoma

PLAYSMART

OKLAHOMA

ABOUT US

PlaySmart has made significant progress in the fulfillment of our mission since its inception in 1997. While PlaySmart has made an impact in several cities since that time, we remain committed to supporting programs and outreach in the cities where some the original founders of the organization reside. Click on the city on the left to learn about PlaySmart activities and events in each location. We thank you for your interest in and support of your local PlaySmart programs!

Don’t see your city listed? Contact us with questions and ideas for bringing PlaySmart programming to your local community.

PLAYSMART ACADEMY

The PlaySmart Academy is our flagship youth program that integrates sports and physical fitness with character, life skills and leadership development. The Academy starts with one to two week summer experience for youth and continues throughout the school year with subsequent activities and events.

The Academy is not your typical “summer camp”. Our original branded program provides a curriculum that blends fun and performance for 5th through 8th graders who are looking to excel both on and off the court or field. Centered around the 5 PlaySmart pillars, we teach life-lessons that build a foundation for success where they can build confidence, gain life skills, be exposed to new ideas, see future possibilities for themselves and receive guidance and encouragement from staff members, coaches and other positive adults.

The PlaySmart cities that run an Academy each provide a unique experience for local youth. For more information on the program nearest you, visit your local PlaySmart city.

The Academy curriculum is saturated with PlaySmart’s five pillars, which are used to convey lessons and skills needed for academic and life success.

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MEET THE PLAYSMART LEADERS

FRANK ILLE

National Director, PlaySmart Academy
Frank is Oklahoma born and raised. After a stellar three-sport high school career at Bishop McGuinness in Oklahoma City and a 2010 inductee of the Bishop McGinness Athletic Hall of Fame, Frank went on to play quarterback, tailback and linebacker for the Princeton Tigers. Frank graduated from Princeton with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. He went on to receive his MBA degree in Marketing from the University of Oklahoma after which he went to work with IMG, the world’s first sports agency and marketing firm, in Cleveland, Ohio. Frank is an Officer and Alumni Executive Committee member of the BMHS Alumni Association (President 2011-2013). Frank volunteers his time coaching youth football and basketball. Frank and his wife, Meg, reside in Oklahoma City where Frank buys and manages real estate for Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. Frank and Meg have three children, Evan, Isabelle & Alexandra. Frank can be reached at frank@playsmart.org.